Te Paetahi Akoranga Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Wintec
Subject area
Teacher Education: Early Childhood (Pre-Service)
Qualification
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Entry requirements
The entry requirements are: a) For those under 20 years of age: i) Hold University Entrance (UE) or a recognised equivalent such as International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International, or ii) Be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the provider that they have the skills and ability to study at tertiary level. b) For those 20 year of age and over without UE, be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the provider that they have the skills and ability to study at tertiary level Values, Disposition and Fitness to Teach: Candidates must arrange for referees to send confidential written referee reports directly to the provider. Candidates must undergo a visual interview or other face to face selection process, to determine: a. their disposition to teach, through judging their ability to meet the values that underpin Our Code Our Standards; b. their ability to meet the Code of Professional Responsibility (in a supported environment); and c. any other relevant matters identified in consultation with key partners Literacy and Numeracy competency: Prior to entry, candidates for the programme must: * pass the literacy competency assessment, as set by the provider; and * pass the numeracy competency assessment, as set by the provider
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) strongly aligns to the standards for the teaching profession and as such will create work-ready graduates who have a sound knowledge of theory alongside reflective capabilities that will prepare them to be effective teachers in a variety of complex teaching environments. .
Through exposure to design thinking, co-creation and inquiry graduates of this programme will have developed the sought-after skills as defined by sector partners. These include taking initiative, professionalism, growth mindset and being reflective practitioners. Furthermore, by engaging in real world challenges students will become critical thinkers who are solution focussed, creative, courageous and curious.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Teacher Education at this level can earn:
$53,000
Median earnings one year after study
$55,000
Median earnings two years after study
$60,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
93%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 444 204
Phone: (0800) 294 6832
Fax: (07) 838 0707
Email: qau@wintec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wintec.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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